Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 150,558 miles on the clock, averaging 11,107 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA03 BYV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 150,558 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,107 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA03 BYV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MA03 BYV
What car is MA03 BYV?
MA03 BYV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 BYV?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 BYV was 150,558 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 BYV passed its MOT?
MA03 BYV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2018.
Is MA03 BYV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 BYV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MA03 BYV?
MA03 BYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.